The History of Champagne: How a Wine Became a Global Symbol

The history of Champagne stretches back centuries. Dom Perignon improved winemaking techniques in the 17th century, though he did not invent bubbles. The methode champenoise was refined over generations. By the 19th century, houses like Veuve Clicquot, Bollinger and Moet had established Champagne as the wine of royalty, celebration and prestige worldwide.